Summary:
The 31029 zip code area in Monroe County, Georgia is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The standout schools in this area are Mary Persons High School, which is ranked in the top 15% of high schools in Georgia, and Monroe County Middle School - Banks Stephens Campus, which is also in the top 15% of middle schools statewide. Both of these schools have maintained 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years.
The elementary schools in the 31029 area show more mixed performance, with T.G. Scott Elementary and Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary performing better than Katherine B. Sutton Elementary on many metrics. The free/reduced lunch rates at the elementary schools vary significantly, from 40% to over 58%, which may be a factor in the differences in performance.
Overall, the Monroe County school district is performing well above the state average, with all of the schools in the 31029 zip code area receiving 4-star ratings. The high school and middle school standouts suggest the district is effectively supporting its schools, though there is room for improvement at the elementary level. The additional spending per student at Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary is an interesting area for further analysis to understand how that investment translates to student outcomes.
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